Montessori Day Nursery at Surrenden Cottage, Norman Court, West Tytherley, Salisbury SP5 1NH
- Home-from-Home Environment: As a family-run nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere where your child feels safe, valued, and part of our close-knit community.
- Focus on the Individual: Every child is unique, and we celebrate this by tailoring our approach to nurture their individual needs, interests, and developmental pace.
- Dynamic Curriculum: Our unique blend of Montessori and EYFS creates a rich, hands-on learning experience that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Rural, Nature-Focused Setting: Nestled in a beautiful rural location, we offer a vast wooded garden where children can explore, connect with nature, and engage in outdoor learning and play every day.
- Eco-School Commitment: Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Our eco-conscious curriculum teaches children to value and protect the environment through activities, gardening, and everyday practices. We have a dedicated Forest School practitioner.
- Qualified, Caring Staff: Our team of dedicated professionals is expertly trained in Montessori and EYFS methodologies, providing personalised, nurturing care and education.
- Healthy, Delicious Menu: Your child will enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious meals prepared with care to support their growth and well-being.
- We offer flexible childcare options to fit your family’s needs, with both full-time and sessional places available. Our hours run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year (excluding public holidays), ensuring convenience and adaptability to your busy lifestyle.
- Government Funding Accepted: We accept Universal Funding for children aged 9 months and older, making high-quality childcare accessible and affordable.
At Eco Montessori, we believe that nature is the best classroom. With our stunning rural setting and enormous wooded garden, your child will have the perfect environment to explore, learn, and grow – all while receiving the exceptional care they deserve.
Welcome from our Nursery Manager, Miss Debbie
Hello, my name is Miss Debbie. I am the Manager of Eco Montessori at Norman Court. I have worked in Early years for over 13 years. I started my journey as a volunteer in a small rural Pre-School where I studied and worked my way up through every position ending up as Manager for many years. I then experienced working in a busy setting and create an outdoor Forest School provision.
During my time in early years, I have achieved many qualifications such as my Level 3 and 5 in early years education, trained SENCO and worked hard on a unit to be able to coordinate special educational needs` I trained as a Norwegian Woodland Practitioner then completed my Forest School level 3 leadership qualification.
I have three main passions:
One – To support children and families with additional needs. I find this very rewarding and love to see children’s progress.
Two – To work in partnership with parents. Parents are the key to their children succeeding and I enjoy building relationship with each and every one working together and sharing ideas.
Three – Outdoor learning is my absolute favourite. I love nothing more than getting children outside in all weathers and allowing them to get to know and understand the world we live in. I allow children to take managed risks such as using real tools (hammers, bows, saws and whittling to name a few) and when they are ready to use fire strikers and build fires. Being outside with no toys allows children to use their imagination, senses, gross and fine moto skills. They can climb, run, build and explore while being free and learning so many valuable life skills during play.
I enjoy watching children explore nature, where they can begin to really understand life cycles and seasons.
My favourite environment is one without walls. One where children can lead and extend their own learning and play with only natural resources around them.
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family: my husband, my 3 beautiful children and my crazy Springer Spaniel Oberon. I also have a cat called lee lee and 3 tortoises Sammy, Bubbles and Bob.
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Eco Montessori at Surrenden Cottage Norman Court
- Surrendon Cottage, Norman Court, Salisbury SP5 1NH
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- Monday – Friday
- 08.00 – 18.00
- Weekend - Closed
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Eco Montessori at Norman Court is based in a beautiful rural setting in the village of West Tytherley on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. We offer flexible early years education for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks of the year. We are a family run company, which has been established for 25 years. We have a team of very well qualified staff of all age groups who provide the loving care, attention, and stimulus that your child needs. Our services include all year-round full day care for children aged six months to school age and a holiday club for children aged 4 to 11. Children are taught in an environment which reflects their age and stage of development.
At Eco Montessori we focus on the individual needs of each child, planning activities around their current interests. We keep parents informed of their child’s progress using a system known as ‘My Montessori Child’.
We seek feedback from parents through satisfaction surveys, sharing the results and outcomes. Updates of life and events at Eco Montessori are regularly shared via newsletters, blogs and Facebook, creating a community spirit with parents.
We promote healthy lifestyles, and our dedicated suppliers prepare healthy, nutritious meals fresh each day.
At Eco Montessori we all share a love of working with children.
We offer both 15 and 30 hours funding and all childcare vouchers are accepted